Glendy Vanderah worked as an endangered bird specialist in Illinois before she became a writer. But despite her mother’s cautions, Raven finds herself longing for something more.Īs Ellis and Raven each confront their powerful longings, their journeys will converge in unexpected and hopeful ways, pulled together by the forces of nature, love, and family. With each lesson comes a warning of what dangers lie in the world beyond her isolated haven.
Raven spends her days learning how to use her rare gifts-and more importantly, how to hide them.
She must never speak to outsiders about how her mother makes miracles spring from the earth, or about her father, whose mysterious presence sometimes frightens her. In a remote area of Washington, a young girl named Raven keeps secrets inside, too. Convinced she can only do more harm to her family, Ellis leaves her husband and young sons, burying her desperate ache for her children deeper with every step into the mountain wildernesses she treks alone. A breaking point in an already fractured marriage, Viola’s abduction causes Ellis to disappear as well-into grief, guilt, and addiction. In a moment of crisis, Ellis Abbey leaves her daughter, Viola, unattended-for just a few minutes. Brilliantly written!Īvailable April 1, 2021. This is not an easy or light read but worth every single heartbreaking moment. Thank you to and for the chance to read and review this emotionally charged book. THE LIGHT THROUGH THE LEAVES by is a beautifully written story about love and hope and second chances as well as the healing power of forgiveness all set in the most stunning nature settings. Today’s book review is for one of my most anticipated reads of 2021! If you enjoy powerful family dramas, this one needs to be on your TBR!
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